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Jason Kneer, a 28-year-old man from Washington, Pennsylvania, was critically injured after he was struck by a car while crossing Universal Boulevard in Orlando, Florida. Kneer was crossing the street near the intersection of Universal Boulevard and Major Boulevard, located near Universal Studios theme park. He was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition. The driver of the automobile, a Chrysler Sedan, was identified as 25-year-old Melinda Gonzales. There is a sidewalk that extends across the thoroughfare to an area of hotels and restaurants. Officials were unable to say where Kneer was headed or whether he was a tourist. According to police spokeswoman Sgt. Barb Jones, no charges have been filed in the crash. For more read Pennsylvania man in critical condition after hit by vehicle while attempting to cross Universal Boulevard in Orlando, Florida.
Universal Boulevard is a main road in Orlando, Florida. Surrounding this major street are many hotels, restaurants and Universal Studios theme park, thus attracting even more drivers. Pedestrians and drivers need to use extreme caution when they find themselves in heavily populated and busy Florida roadways.